For hermits seeking luxury and charm

The Hermitage near Cockfield is a far cry from the chilly cave you might associate with hermit life.

Instead, it is a Grade II listed detached cottage of immense character in about 2.5 acres of immaculate grounds.

The Hermitage, Cockfield ANL-140721-164404001

While it is in a rural location between Cockfield and Shimpling it has good access to the A134 linking it to Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, while Cockfield itself has a primary school, Post Office store, church and two pubs.

The latter has French doors to the 11ft 6in square conservatory with its vaulted roofline.

The spaciouse 23ft 4in by 12ft 4in kitchen has a range of bespoke units while the original fireplace now provides space for a cooking range with extractor hood. The kitchen also has original brick flooring, exposed ceiling timbers and a larder cupboard.